Silly Songs
All About November
Cereal for Breakfast AGAIN
Championship and Awards
Food Idioms
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The original version of the hit song “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot ________” was released by Brian Hyland in 1960.
What is bikini?
The tune hit the top of the charts on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and climbed near the top in other countries.
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($100) This celebration by the Pilgrims is thought to have taken place sometime in November 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, to commemorate the autumn harvest
What is Thanksgiving? It was a three-day event and might have included wild turkey along with venison and shellfish as the main courses. The “stuffing” probably consisted of onions, nuts, and herbs. Native fruits and vegetables were served as side dishes.
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“Breakfast of Champions”
What is Wheaties? The cereal is better known for its orange packaging that showcases a sports figure than it is for its taste.
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This NFL championship is held in February.
What is the Super Bowl? The first Super Bowl was played in 1967. The Patriots and the Steelers have racked up the most wins since then, at six each.
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Carrot top
What is redhead? Lucille Ball is a famous redhead, but she was actually a natural brunette.
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This artist went against the love-song trend when he recorded “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.”
Who is Paul Simon?
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U.S. daylight saving time ends on November 1 at 2 a.m. Do we gain or lose one hour at this time?
Gain one hour. We get an extra hour of sleep when we “fall back” in autumn. We lose an hour when U.S. daylight saving time begins on March 14, 2021, at 2 a.m.
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Tony the Tiger is the enduring mascot for this Kellogg’s cereal.
What is Frosted Flakes (Frosties in the United Kingdom)? Tony’s look has changed over the years, and several actors have voiced the mascot’s part in commercials. Tigers have been used as mascots by other brands, as well. Esso gasoline used “put a tiger in your tank” as their tagline.
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MVP stands for this.
What is Most Valuable Player? Many sports leagues and teams award MVPs at the end of the season. Some corporations recognize professionals with a Most Valuable Professional award.
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Someone who exhibits grace under pressure is said to be cool as this.
What is cucumber? This idiom is often used to describe unflappable people.
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The title of Sheb Wooley’s 1958 silly song was “________ (color) People Eater.”
What is purple? “Purple People Eater” remained in the No. 1 position on the pop chart for more than a month.
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What soup company invented the green bean casserole?
Campbell’s Soup Company published a recipe for the casserole in 1955. It sharply increased sales of their cream of mushroom soup.
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“Let’s give it to Mikey. He won’t eat it. He hates everything… He likes it!”
There’s a game with the same name as Mikey’s cereal.
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What is Life? Three-year-old Mikey was the best salesperson this cereal ever had. John Gilcrest played the part in the 1970s-era commercials, in which he never spoke a word. The two other actors in the commercials are his real-life brothers.
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Augusta National hosts the Masters Tournament in this sport.
What is golf? Jack Nicklaus has won the most Masters Tournaments, with six wins.
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Cream of the crop
What is the best?
400
The B-52's:
"There goes a dogfish chased by a catfish"
What is Rock Lobster?
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What is the birth flower for November?
A. Carnation
B. Tulip
C. Chrysanthemum
D. Rose
(C) Chrysanthemum. Mums are native to Asia and northeastern Europe.
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General Mills oat cereal introduced in 1964 that contains small marshmallow bits in various shapes and colors
What is Lucky Charms? The charms have varied over the years. The original charms were yellow moons, orange stars, green clovers, and pink hearts. They remained unchanged for the first decade.
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This baseball team has won (by a lot) the most World Series Championships.
What is the New York Yankees? The team has won 27 World Series Championships. Second place goes to the St. Louis Cardinals, with 11 wins.
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To use your noodle is to use this body part.
What is brain or head? It means to think logically or rationally.
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In 1976, Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots topped the charts with a disco song that featured this feathered animal.
What is duck? The song is “Disco Duck.” It was released on a 45 (RPM) vinyl record.
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On November 26, 1942, this World War II film starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman opened in New York City theaters.
What is Casablanca? It was nominated for eight Academy Awards and walked away with three awards, including Best Picture. It’s the movie for which the two stars are most fondly remembered.
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Generic term for hot cereals such as Cream of Wheat, oatmeal, and Farina
What is porridge? The generic term is used for a hot cereal made from grains, vegetables, or legumes.
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A tennis player who wins Wimbledon, the Australian Open, the French Open, and the U.S. Open is said to have won this championship.
What is a Grand Slam (Tournament)? Rod Laver was the only player to win the Grand Slam twice—in 1962 and 1969. Both times, he was an amateur. Steffi Graf is the only player to ever win a Golden Slam—in addition to the Grand Slam, she won an Olympic gold medal during the same season.
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A bun in the oven
What is pregnant? On TV, the word pregnant wasn’t allowed in the early days. Instead, they used expecting. Little Ricky, of I Love Lucy fame, was the first TV birth.